force
/fɔːs/noun
उच्चारण फ़ॉर्स
बल, ज़ोर, ज़बरदस्ती
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[U]
violent physical action used to obtain or achieve something
बल, ज़ोर, ज़बरदस्ती
- The door had to be opened by force.
- The police used force to clear the road.
- The protesters were moved on by force.
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- No force was used to open the gate.
- Using force never solves a problem for long.
Synonyms violence compulsion coercion
Opposite persuasion consent
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[U, C] physics
an effect that causes things to move in a particular way; the physical strength of something
(भौतिकी में) बल; (प्राकृतिक) शक्ति
- the force of gravity
- The force of the wind blew the roof off.
- The force of the waves damaged the pier.
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- Gravity is the force that pulls objects towards the earth.
- A strong force is needed to move this rock.
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[C]
a group of people who have been organized for a particular purpose, especially the armed forces or the police
बल, दल (सैन्य, पुलिस)
- the armed forces
- a task force
- the police force
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- Her brother joined the air force last year.
- The police force has opened a new station in the town.
- A special task force was formed to deal with the floods.
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[U, C]
the power to influence; a person or thing that has such power
प्रभाव, असर; प्रभावशाली व्यक्ति या चीज़
- the force of her argument
- Gandhi was a force for peace.
- The force of her words changed his mind.
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- Education is a powerful force for change in villages.
- Radhika has become a driving force behind the project.
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[T] ~ sb/yourself (to do sth) | ~ sb (into sth/into doing sth)
to make somebody do something that they do not want to do
मजबूर करना, विवश करना, ज़बरदस्ती कराना
- Poverty forced him to leave school at twelve.
- Nobody can force you into marriage.
- Nobody can force you to sign the form.
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- Heavy rain forced the match to be stopped.
- He was forced to sell his shop after the fire.
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[T] ~ sth (open/through/into…)
to use physical strength to move something or make something happen
ज़ोर लगाकर खोलना, धक्का देकर आगे बढ़ाना
- The thieves forced the lock.
- She forced her way through the crowd.
- The firemen forced the door open.
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- Radhika forced herself to smile and walk on to the stage.
- He forced his way to the front of the queue.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
force sb + to-infinitive
The verb force means to make someone do what they do not want to do. The person comes first, then to + verb.
'Force' verb का अर्थ किसी को वह करने पर मजबूर करना है जो वह नहीं करना चाहता। पहले व्यक्ति आता है, फिर to + verb।
- Heavy rain forced the organisers to cancel the match.
- Nobody can force you to marry against your wish.
force sth on / upon sb
Use on or upon when you push an idea, a choice or a habit onto someone who does not want it.
जब किसी पर कोई विचार, चुनाव या आदत थोपी जाए, तब 'on' या 'upon' का प्रयोग होता है।
- Parents should not force their dreams on their children.
force (noun): by force / in force / the forces
By force means using violence. In force describes a law or rule that is valid, or a group in large numbers. The forces usually means the army, navy and air force.
'By force' का अर्थ हिंसा से है। 'In force' ऐसे कानून या नियम के लिए आता है जो लागू हो, या बड़ी संख्या वाले समूह के लिए। 'The forces' प्रायः थल, जल और वायु सेना को कहते हैं।
- The old rule is still in force.
- Her brother serves in the armed forces.
force + one's way + adverbial
This pattern means to move forward with great effort against obstacles.
यह pattern बाधाओं के विरुद्ध बहुत प्रयास से आगे बढ़ने का अर्थ देता है।
- The passengers forced their way into the crowded coach.
- She forced a smile at the guests.
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adjective + force
brutephysicaldrivingpolicegravitationalmoral
- The police used minimum force to disperse the crowd.
verb + force
useapplyjoinresort tocome into
- The new traffic law comes into force next month.
force + noun
majeurefieldof habitof circumstanceof nature
- He took the same road out of force of habit.
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- A force of five thousand soldiers was sent to the flooded district.
बाढ़ग्रस्त ज़िले में पाँच हज़ार सैनिकों का दल भेजा गया।
- Gravity is the force that pulls objects towards the earth.
गुरुत्वाकर्षण वह बल है जो वस्तुओं को पृथ्वी की ओर खींचता है।
- The thief forced the lock and entered the shop.
चोर ने ताला तोड़ा और दुकान में घुस गया।
- Radhika is a driving force behind the village library.
राधिका गाँव के पुस्तकालय के पीछे प्रमुख प्रेरक शक्ति है।
- He was forced to sell his shop to repay the loan.
कर्ज़ चुकाने के लिए उसे अपनी दुकान बेचनी पड़ी।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ The rain forced to cancel the match.
✓ The rain forced the organisers to cancel the match.
Force needs an object, the person compelled, before to + verb.
'Force' के बाद वह व्यक्ति object के रूप में आना चाहिए जिसे मजबूर किया गया, फिर to + verb।
✗ He forced me for signing the paper.
✓ He forced me to sign the paper.
Force is followed by to + verb, not for + -ing.
'Force' के बाद to + verb आता है, 'for + -ing' नहीं।
✗ The law is in forced from today.
✓ The law is in force from today.
The noun force is used in the phrase in force, not the past participle forced.
वाक्यांश 'in force' में noun 'force' आता है, past participle 'forced' नहीं।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Force, compel and oblige all push someone to act, but the pressure and tone differ.
Force, compel और oblige तीनों किसी को कार्य के लिए बाध्य करते हैं, पर दबाव और tone अलग हैं।
Strong pressure, often physical or from a hard situation.
तीव्र दबाव, प्रायः शारीरिक या कठिन परिस्थिति से।
- Floods forced them to leave.
More formal; to make someone act by authority or strong need.
अधिक औपचारिक; अधिकार या तीव्र आवश्यकता से किसी को कार्य करवाना।
- The court compelled him to appear.
To make someone feel bound by duty or law; also to do a favour.
किसी को कर्तव्य या कानून से बाध्य करना; उपकार करना भी।
- The rules oblige us to wear a helmet.
¶Idioms 3
in force
(of a law or rule) being used; (of people) in large numbers
(कानून) लागू; बड़ी संख्या में
- The new rules come into force on 1 April.
- The police were out in force.
by force of circumstances
because of the situation, not by choice
परिस्थितियों के कारण, मजबूरी में
- He became a farmer by force of circumstances.
a force to be reckoned with
a person or thing that has a lot of power and must be taken seriously
ऐसी ताकत जिसे गंभीरता से लेना पड़े
- The new party is a force to be reckoned with in the state.
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force sth on/upon sb
to make sb accept sth that they do not want
(किसी पर कोई चीज़) ज़बरदस्ती थोपना
- I don't want to force my opinions on you.
- The decision was forced on us by the management.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage
Force sb to do sth; force sb into doing sth.
'force sb to do sth' और 'force sb into doing sth' आता है।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
In force, come into force, by force of circumstances, a force to be reckoned with.
Idioms: in force (लागू होना), come into force (कानून या नियम का लागू हो जाना), by force of circumstances (हालात के दबाव में), a force to be reckoned with (ऐसा व्यक्ति या शक्ति जिसे नज़रअंदाज़ नहीं किया जा सकता)।
✓In the exam
General knowledge
Science: force is measured in newtons; Newton's laws of motion.
विज्ञान में force newton में मापा जाता है; Newton के गति के नियम।